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Simpler BAS tipped to open doors for accountants

Simpler business activity statement (BAS) requirements are due to kick in on 1 July 2017, and testing has already...

15 March 2017 • By Lara Bullock

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ATO vows to fix systems for tax time as downtime looms

The ATO has announced additional system maintenance to replace the system area network that is involved in the major...

14 March 2017 • By Lara Bullock

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Auditors reminded on crucial 2017 changes

A mid-tier issued a reminder that changes to auditors’ key audit matters came in to effect at the end of 2016, meaning...

13 March 2017 • By Lara Bullock

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Tax refund fraudsters sentenced to jail

In a case which involved the ATO and the Australian Federal Police, a woman who claimed a total of $1.3 million in...

13 March 2017 • By Lara Bullock

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Liquidators, auditors key focus in ASIC enforcements

ASIC has released its enforcement report for the second half of 2016, revealing that auditors and liquidators are the...

09 March 2017 • By Lara Bullock

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ATO set to visit hundreds of Aussie businesses

The ATO plans to visit more than 400 small businesses operating in the cash and hidden economy across two capital...

09 March 2017 • By Lara Bullock

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Controversial tax changes spell trouble for investors, developers

Accountants must assist their investor and developer clients to work through the impacts of impending changes to stamp...

08 March 2017 • By Lara Bullock

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Big 4, mid-tier execs hit out over 'heavy handed' regulation

Executives from a boutique, mid-tier and big four, who are frustrated over the amount of regulation stifling the...

07 March 2017 • By Lara Bullock